Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on Star Trek: ACTD Kootenai Station…

The crew broke through the rock wall in the cavern into a laboratory filled with computers.  Along one wall there is a large thick glass window where they saw hundreds of children laying unconscious on tables, two tubes containing fluid extending down from the ceiling are attached to each child.

The crew has not found a way into the room where the children are being held, as there appears to be no entrance directly from the laboratory.

They surprised a grumpy 92-year old man who happened into the laboratory.  The old man was immediately stunned by CSO Taliza's phaser, however has since recovered.  He is the owner and operator of the facility and the domed city.

Cast of Characters

Chad Snyder as CO Commander/Captain Micjoran Pavielion
Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Craig Yoshihara as OPS Commander Christian Danforth
Randy Tirazona as CEO Commander Corjet Randy
Eric VanSickle as SO Lieutenant Taliza Cal
Juanita Wilson as CNS Ensign Alana Torez

Guest Appearance

SM-Darlene Wise as The Old Man, Dr. George Jorgenson

Host SM_Darlene says:
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CSO_Taliza says:
::Resumes study of the computers::

CNS_Alana says:
::Standing next to Old man, waiting for him to answer her last question::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Stands near all the action and hopes he can help::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Shuffles across the laboratory to check on one of the computer consoles.  Mumbles::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Motions for a security guard to stop the old man and not let him near his equipment::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks over at the old man in the corner, being secured by ESF until they are ready to resume questioning::  OPS: Commander, as soon as the medical teams finish their check up let me know.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Gets blocked by one of the security officers::  Security Officer: Move aside!  You want those children to die?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sits up and dusts himself off.  Wipes away his tears and clears his throat.  Starts scanning the room::

XO_Kerst says:
::Stands near CNS and listens as CO questions him::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Attempts to bypass the firewalls to the most important information: how to restore the children back to normal::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks over at XO as old man walks away from her question::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Starts cataloging his findings; medical supplies and equipment.  Scans each and everyone of them and double checks his readings::

CNS_Alana says:
XO: it would seem that he does not care that we are curious about all of this.  ::Motioning around the room::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks at OPS::  OPS: Commander, have the medical teams completed their check of the old man?

CSO_Taliza says:
::Hears the old man:: Old Man: Sir, first may I say I'm sorry for shooting you.  It was a reaction thinking you were a guard.  Secondly, may I ask your name?

XO_Kerst says:
CNS: No, I don't think he wants to share his secrets with us. I wonder why he's so...angry with the Federation?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Shoves his way around the security officer and heads to the computer console and turns:: All: GET OUT!  ::Taps the console::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks towards the wall that should be next to the room where the children are being experimented upon.  Scans the wall for any signs of conduits, or any access to what's controlling the experiment equipment:: Self: Medical supplies for more experiments. ::Grunts with anger::

CNS_Alana says:
::Shrugs her shoulders::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Stands ground::

OPS_Danforth says:
CO: Yes, Sir.  He's as fit as he was before the accident.

XO_Kerst says:
CNS: Perhaps he we questioned him as to why he created all this we might get some answers?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Assumes the doctors are finished, has security move the old man back to the corner of the laboratory so the CNS and he can question him::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CSO: My name is Dr. George Jorgenson.  Happy now?  Get out of my way!  ::Shoves the CSO::

CSO_Taliza says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Lieutenant. Taliza Cal, chief science officer.  I believe we have a lot to learn from each other.

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks slowly toward old man::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Shrugs off the shove::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Assists security and moves the old man back to his corner::  Old Man: Well, Dr. George, it is a pleasure to meet you.  Perhaps we can start again, this time hopefully you will be a little more cooperative.

XO_Kerst says:
::Watches the CSO trying to talk to the old man::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Gets pulled to the corner of the laboratory by security and shouts:: All: GET OUT!  Leave me alone!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs and finalizes his readings of this room.  Pauses near the door and breaths deeply, trying to control himself as his hatred for the old man grows.  Sighs and heads out towards his Captain::

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Try to understand, Sir we only want to ask you a few questions about... about your laboratory.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Waits for the old man to finish struggling::  Old Man: Once you are finished we can start, or we can have our doctors sedate you so you calm down  ::Wonders why he is so violent::

CSO_Taliza says:
Dr. Jorgenson: You realize what you are doing violates at least 10, maybe more, Federation laws.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Tries to read the old man....what's his story?::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Looks at the CNS and drools, winking his eye::  CNS: Sure, honey.  Ask anything you want.  ::Grins a toothless grin::

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Will you talk to us if most of the security team leaves the lab?

XO_Kerst says:
::Moves towards CEO::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking at old man and smiling::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS: What's the difference?  I've been shot, my laboratory is ruined and now you have that guy ::Nods to the CSO:: messing around with my computers!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sees Kerst and turns towards him:: XO: Sir? I've finished my report of that room. ::Hands his PADD to the XO::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Hears the old man's remark, turns to the CNS::  CNS: Ensign, you lead the questioning, it seems he responds to you much better.  Ask him what our children are here for and why he needs them.

XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Anything? ::Takes PADD and quickly scans it::

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
XO: It contains mostly medical equipment and supplies as noted on the PADD. ::Looks to his children in the room:: Nothing else, Sir.

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Will you tell me why these children are in the other room and why they are attached to those tubes of fluid?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sees his son, his twin daughters being experimented upon.  His heart breaks again.  Fights tears and turns back to the XO::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Looks for another entrance and does scans of the fluid coming into the children::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS: They are sharing their youth with all the citizens of Madestia!

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: Why, why do you need more citizens?  You already have plenty!

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: and why would they need to share their youth?

XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Commander, our tricorders can't scan anything through this rock. We have no idea were those tubes lead or what they might be connected. We need a way to increase the power to our scanners. Think you can do something?

CSO_Taliza says:
Dr. Jorgenson: I wouldn't have to monkey with your computers if we knew why you are party to their kidnapping and what you were doing with them.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks around the room at all the busy technicians, then back to CO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: Well, that's the dilemma you see?  While I take the youth from these children and give it to the citizens of Madestia, the children age.  When they have reached a certain age, they are no longer able to give their youth and I have no choice but to introduce them into the general populace.

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Perhaps if all this looking around was kept to a minimum, until we got a few questions answered?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CSO: Stuff it, Sonny!  Get lost!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks at the XO with a somewhat blank expression.  Then blinks:: XO: I'll see what I can do Sir. ::Walks to the wall and looks over his tricorder and PADD, and links up with all the others as he starts gathering all the information that they can currently gather::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks at the CSO, annoyed he is disobeying his order to stay away::  CSO: Lieutenant, please resume studying the computer systems.

CNS_Alana says:
CO: <Whispering> I think it kind of spooks him, you know!

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I'm running into roadblocks.  I need information about the computers from the man himself.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Walks over quietly to the CEO and taps him on the shoulder::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods to the CNS::  Old Man: But why?  Why have you created this great city with citizens that in theory live forever?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: The Federation wouldn't listen to me!  I tried to get them to fund my experiments but they didn't believe I could do it!  I have created the ultimate fountain of youth!

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Well, why is this necessary to be done at all, can't the citizens of the city maintain life after they are not youthful any longer?

OPS_Danforth says:
::In a silent form of communication, he motions that they should "scout" around for another way in::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS: No.  They will age and die without the youth from these children.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Stands there looking over the data:: Self: I..  ::Talks quietly, hatred clearly in his voice:: I don't want to become like him...  He's leaving me little and no choice. ::A tear falls, then he rapidly blinks it away as he feels a tap on his shoulder.  Turns::

XO_Kerst says:
::Watches the CEO start working on the tricorders. He hopes that will keep him occupied enough so he doesn’t have a breakdown::

CEO_Corjet says:
OPS: Yes?

OPS_Danforth says:
::Motions again to the CEO to follow him::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Follows the OPS Officer as he gathers himself together::

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Why is that?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: but at what cost?  This fountain of youth merely drains the youth from others and shifts it around and when the children run out of "youth" they become part of the population, requiring more "youth" to sustain them.  Eventually, you will require millions and billions of children to sustain this city.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS: I just answered that question, Missy!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: That is the dilemma, you see?  I haven't figured it out yet.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Looks for another way in.  How did that old man enter this room?  Begins searching with the CEO, both carefully looking::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the old man and mumbles in Ancient Bajoran:: Self: I will exact 100 fold revenge upon him if my children and the others aren't returned to normal. ::Pauses::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, could you ask him how many children he has been a party to kidnapping?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: it is obvious that you are a talented and great scientist, but your methods are flawed.  If you would stop this experiment and work with Starfleet, our scientists could help you.

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: So, why do you keep doing this?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Starts searching with Danforth, mostly looking over the tricorder readings.  Then starts to scan for the composition of the room, the walls and everything else::

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Anything yet, Chief?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CSO: Yes, in a few moments, though I imagine he has taken as many children as there are residents in this city.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: Your Federation scientists?  Bah!  They wouldn't listen to me!  Why do you think I had to come to this desolate place?

XO_Kerst says:
::Stands silently, trying to watch everybody as he listens to the questions and answers::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS: To keep the citizens alive!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: OPS: Not that I can find yet. ::Steels himself and says with dire determination:: Where there's a will, there's a way.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I think asking him to have our scientists help him won't prove any good.

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: But there is no one here to notice the brilliant work you have done.  Wouldn't you like some recognition?

CSO_Taliza says:
::While looking at Dr. Jorgenson:: CO: What that monster has done is anti-science!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Danforth and Corjet notice a crack along the wall.

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Chief!  ::Whispering loudly:: A crack!  ::Begins searching the crack::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: We could preserve your citizens until we find a way to keep them alive.  Until then, you will only be condemning more and more children to their deaths.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Closely scans the compositions of the room.  Eyes light up as his tricorder beeps:: OPS: Yes!  That may just be what we need.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS: I don't do this for recognition!  I am a Scientist!  I am compelled to experiment and discover!

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: This must be how he got in.  If he can get in, so can we.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Glares, turns around a stares directly at the CSO::  CSO: Lieutenant, get back to work examining those computers or return to the Erie, NOW!

XO_Kerst says:
::Sees the CEO and OPS obviously examining something, wonders what they found::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Shakes his head:: CO: No, you can't.  They need the youth from the children to stay alive.  They will die without it.

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Could this be a door?

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: At any cost, for what?  What will your experiments accomplish if no can see whether they can do anyone anywhere any good?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Intensifies his scans near the crack, scanning both sides of it, looking for a way in:: OPS: Checking.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir!  I have examined those computers to the fullest I can.  I can't crack the access code to find a way to his databank.  I need his access code.

XO_Kerst says:
::Slowly wonders towards OPS and CEO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS: When I have completed my experiments, I would bring them to Madestia!  Then they would see!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Scans up and down the wall, along both sides of the crack:: OPS: How about a duel scan.  Let's link the tricorders and do a multi-phasic scan.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Motions to two nearby security guards to escort the CSO out of the room, turns his attention back to the old man::

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Are you waiting until you have reached perfection?

CSO_Taliza says:
::Feels the tugs of the security:: CO: This is going in my report as an official protest!

OPS_Danforth says:
::Motions for two of the ESF to create an indiscreet distraction so that they could continue to search in peace::

CEO_Corjet says:
OPS: This way we should be able to get a duel picture so to speak.  And it should also override any possible built in hiding mechanisms.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS: Perfection?  Well, of course!  I can't show people my work and not have all the answers!

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Would you bring them here just like you have brought us, against their own wills?

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Great job, Chief.  I knew you could do it.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Taps on his PADD and links it up with their tricorders:: OPS: Ready.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: You have to realize that you are condemning hundreds and hundreds of people to their death  ::Pauses:: and we cannot allow this to continue.  I can offer you with two options, stop these experiments and accept our help, or have us shut down this city.  Think about it, you would lose everything you have poured your heart into.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS: No.  They would be invited, but only when I was ready!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Tucks the PADD into his waistband and starts scanning again with both tricorders linked::

XO_Kerst says:
::Hears the CO deliver his ultimatum, stands ready::

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: A great scientist would not just insist on having his own way. Who would you expect to listen to you if you were not willing to yield to scrutinization?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Sighs and looks around at the security:: CO: I don't want my people to die!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to OPS as he starts to get good readings:: OPS: Danforth?  Do you see it? ::Grins a bit::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: Neither do I so let us help you.  I promise we will do everything we can.  You have my word as a Starfleet Captain and as a moral, honest being.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Assists the CEO as much as possible::  CEO: Yes, a door!

CNS_Alana says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Your people will not die if you let us help you, now!

OPS_Danforth says:
<Barnum>:: Jenny starts fumbling around at the other end of the room to keep attention away from the CEO and OPS::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: Very well.  Move aside!  ::Shoves past the officers and heads to the main computer console::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: I simply want to save lives.  That is why I am here.  ::Motions for security to let him through::

CNS_Alana says:
::Sighs::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs with a bit of relief:: OPS: Ok.  Let’s outline the door first.  This should give us an indication on how to open it and it's locking mechanisms. ::Starts his scanning again at maximum resolution::  Set to maximum.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Taps the console shutting down the fluid pumps::

CNS_Alana says:
::Can still hear the many voices of children in her head::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Watches the CEO::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Finds himself back in cavern, takes a seat and sulks::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The fluid stops flowing into the tubes.

CNS_Alana says:
::Turns toward the old man and watches him turn off his computers::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO finds the locking mechanism.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Stands besides the old man, places his hand on his shoulder::  Old Man: Your city may not survive, but the citizens and your research will. You will be seen as a great scientist that almost made a mistake, but corrected it.

CNS_Alana says:
::Headaches, pounding emotions begin to give her a headache::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Eyes water as he finds the lock, and then he pulls out his Engineer's toolkit and starts to work on opening the door:: OPS: Cover me..  I've found the lock and about to try to open.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: I doubt that.  I am old.  I am going to die soon anyway.

XO_Kerst says:
::Moves towards the cavern and the CSO::

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Okay.  I'm following you right in.

CNS_Alana says:
::Hears the old man say he is going to die soon and walks toward him::

XO_Kerst says:
::Steps into cavern::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns::  CNS: Have the CSO come back in, we will need his assistance in removing the children from the equipment.

CNS_Alana says:
 Dr. Jorgenson: What do you mean you are going to die, are you Ill?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Attempts to pick the lock with all his skills, ones from the Academy, and the PRISM training he's received::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: How so?  Are you ill?

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks around cavern for CSO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CNS/CO: I'm old!  Isn't that reason enough to die??

CSO_Taliza says:
::Has legs wrapped tightly in his arms in a corner::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Struggles as he tries to pick the lock::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The door opens just a crack.

CNS_Alana says:
::Sees the CSO sitting in the corner, like a wounded puppy, walks to him::

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: You got it.  Let's go in.

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: The old man is cooperating now.  We'll need detailed scans of the children.  Also of his equipment and hopefully he'll let us see his research.  Start coordinating with everybody on these.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: Old age has never been an obstacle to great scientists.  Now, so we can help the children, how do we get into the room?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Pauses as he remembers some booby traps, then smiles as the door opens.  Gets up and opens the door::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Follows the CEO in::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir?

CNS_Alana says:
CSO: Come on, come back into the cavern, Captain's orders, we need you to help us get these children unhooked from the tubes, the old man just turned them off.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Sits down in his favorite chair::  CO: Over there, through that door.  ::Sighs realizing it's all over now::

CSO_Taliza says:
CNS: I need full cooperation from Jorgenson, and I doubt he will cooperate with me.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Pauses at the door way and looks around as he starts scanning:: OPS: Look around for booby traps... I don't expect any... But always expect the unexpected. ::Sighs as he just broke that rule in picking the lock::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Points::  Crew: through there, begin disconnecting the children and returning them to the Erie.  Have them all checked out in sickbay  ::Turns back towards the old man::

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: You've got it Chief.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the crew enters the room, they notice the children have begun to wake up.  They are all a bit older.

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Did you not hear me?  Are you not the Chief Science Officer?  We need you to do you job.  We have a lot of information to gather and decipher, just no shooting people, okay?

OPS_Danforth says:
::Looks around and quietly scans the room::  Self: My God....

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: Our science teams will need your help downloading the files and your research.  As I said, all your work will survive.

CNS_Alana says:
CSO: Realize that he is just sensitive about his work, like you are about yours, and be a little les vocal with him, okay?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Scans the room and walks to his son Nalis, eyes watering, tears streaming down his face.  His voice broken:: Nalis: Nalis..  Da here!  Da here!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man>  CO: Very well.  ::Swivels his chair and unlocks the computers::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, I don't wish to disobey.  I don't think we can disconnect the children right away.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: CEO Corjet finds Nalis barely waking up.  He's aged about a year.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Gets up and heads toward the lab:: Dr. Jorgenson: Doctor!  Is there a way to reverse the process?

CSO_Taliza says:
All: I suggest no one remove any tubing!

CNS_Alana says:
::Taps COM badge::  *Erie*: Stand by the personnel I have been pre-selected to act as children Counselors and have them  gather in Sickbay.  We will soon be taking on many visitors.  Alana, out.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CSO: No.

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Don't tell me that, get in there and take charge of the children. Act like a senior officer and not a sniveling cadet. ::Grins::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Drops his tricorder:: ALL: It seems safe to remove the tubes.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Finishes scans:: CEO: Let's pull the tubes.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Sir, wait!

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: I will be honest with you, you will need to stand trial for kidnapping, but I guarantee I will make sure you are defended to the utmost.  Your deed of releasing the children will be a major benefit for you.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Begins pulling tubes quickly::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Covers the entry point::

CEO_Corjet says:
Nalis: Love you!  Da here! ::Pulls out the tubes on his son.  Hugs him tenderly:: Da here! :: Doesn’t hear the crew and looks for his daughters::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Waves his hand and lowers his head:: CO: It doesn't matter now anyway.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Hears the CSO::  Old Man: is it safe to remove the children immediately?

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks up to CSO, taps him on the back as she walks by::  CSO: Less vocal, watch your tone with this guy, remember.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Nalis> CEO: Father?

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Captain, with all due respect, we need to make 100% sure the children will suffer no ill effects and what he extracted from those kids.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: Yes.

XO_Kerst says:
CNS: Emotions have been running high all mission, this whole thing nearly fell apart because of it. What should I have done to keep everybody in-line?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Stumbles around as he looks for his daughters.  Hugging Nalis and repeating over and over:: Nalis: Da here my son!  Da here.  Where are your sisters?

CNS_Alana says:
::Rushes in to room and sees CEO Corjet gathering his children together::

CSO_Taliza says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Other than what you call "youth," what exactly did those tubes extract from the children?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Nalis> CEO: I do not know where they are.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks back as XO talks to her and nods::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Nods, stretches out his hand for the old man to grab::  Old Man: Let's get back to my ship.  We can discuss matters further once you have settled in.  I will have my science department immediately begin finding a way to preserve your citizens until we can find a way to help them.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: I cannot leave this place.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Almost runs to his daughters and pulls the tubes out of their arms.  Sets Nalis down and picks up his twins up one by one.  Holding and hugging them both:: Emilia/Makayla: Da here!  Nalis here too. ::Kisses them both::

CSO_Taliza says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Doctor?  What kind of chemical reaction happened within those children?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: You do not want to leave this place?  Or you cannot leave?  We say a young female turn to dust when she left the great gates, will that happen to you as well?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CSO: It's all in there.  ::Nods to the computers::

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins to unhook various children from tubing::

CSO_Taliza says:
Dr. Jorgenson: Thank you, Sir.  ::Goes to the computers and accesses the information::

XO_Kerst says:
::Directs the teams unhooking the children and beaming back to the Erie::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: Yes, I'm afraid so.  But now, since you are taking all the children, we will all die, the citizens of Madestia and me.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Kneels down and hugs his children:: Nalis/Makayla/Emilia: Da here.  We go.  ::Breaks down and cries:: We go home now!

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks over to XO:: XO: In answer to your question, Sir...

XO_Kerst says:
CNS: Counselor?

CNS_Alana says:
I'm not sure this could have been done any other way, we had to find the children first then do what we needed to do.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The children begin beaming up to the Erie.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Accesses files:: *Goode*: Taliza to Goode.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Kneels down so he is looking him right in the eyes::  Old Man: We will not leave orbit until science ships have arrived and find a way to help you and your citizens; as I have said, you will get all the assistance and help you require.

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> *CSO*: Goode, here.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: Just go!  Leave us alone to die in peace.

CSO_Taliza says:
*Goode*: Prepare for upload of the files regarding the experiments of Dr. George Jorgenson and what has happened down here to the children.

CNS_Alana says:
XO: But it would have been an excellent idea if we knew the future, right?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: How much time does this city have until aging overcomes the population?

CSO_Taliza says:
<Goode> *CSO*: Ready to receive.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CO: Without the treatments, they will die within 48 hours.  I will die sooner.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Approaches the old man::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Uploads information up to the Erie's computers::

OPS_Danforth says:
Old Man: I have just one question, Sir.  Who brings you the children?  How did you contact them and what did you pay them with?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Old Man: Do you know of any way we can help you?  Stop this aging, slow it down or at least ease the suffering?

CSO_Taliza says:
Dr. Jorgenson: I believe with the information in your computers as to what you extracted from the children may help you and your people survive.

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins to feel emotions start to calm down.  Her head still pounding with an Excedrin headache::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> OPS: Mercenaries, just guys I hired to get me more children.  They are of no consequence now.

XO_Kerst says:
CNS: I know, but I lost control over them. I'm supposed to be a leader. I'm responsible of the actions of those under my command. And those people, well, just kind of stopped acting like a team and seemed to just do what they felt. Do what their emotions were telling them without thinking things trough. Kinda...

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns::  CSO: get the entire science department working on that information now!  If there is anyway to help them, I want it found.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> CSO: We will die before your scientists arrive.  It doesn't matter now.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Would love to know how they spirited them away::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: I'm uploading the information to Ensign. Goode now.  *Goode*: Get CPO Plenty and the rest of the science department analyzing the data and get a treatment ready pronto!

CNS_Alana says:
XO: Well, it is your job to direct them and if they follow your lead then good, but if they do not then there is a break in their confidence and then you have to find out why.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CSO: What about putting them in stasis, could we buy more time?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Old Man> ::Eyes widen then takes his last breath before slumping over in his chair::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Possible, but we need the chemical compound for what the Doctor extracted from the children.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Sees the old man slump over::  Crew: Get a Doctor over here NOW!

CNS_Alana says:
XO: After we get back to the ship, I will be having counseling session with everyone on this mission, perhaps things will be brought out then.  But I do not think you should worry that it is you, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is barely able to pick up all his children.  Walks over to the XO, tears streaming down his face:: XO: Permission.. ::Cries some more:: Permission to return to the ship, Sir?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Checks the old man's pulse and breathing::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Rushes over to the doctor with tricorder::

CNS_Alana says:
::Hears the CO shout for the MO::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Scans the doctor with tricorder::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Medical Team1>::Rushes over to the old man, opens their med kit and frantically begin trying to save the old man's life::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The citizens of Madestia begin venturing through the Great Gates, left open when the Erie crew left the city.  As they exit they each turn to dust and blow away in the wind.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Bends down and does some scans::

XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Permission granted. And Randy, as of now, you are officially off-duty.

XO_Kerst says:
CNS: Easier said then done. I was never very good with people issues. This ::Tapping his phaser rifle:: I understand.  This ::Tapping his skull:: I don't. Not as well at any rate.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Yields to the med team::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: It is too late.  The Old Man is dead.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Medical Team1>::Sighs as they get a flat line reading and stop::  CO: Sorry, Sir, he is dead.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Checks activity on the surface:: CO: Sir!  The inhabitants above, they... they... they're...

CEO_Corjet says:
::Taps his Com Badge and beams back to the Erie with his children in his arms::

CNS_Alana says:
XO: You will, just keep it up, you will.  With this sensitive a subject, I am willing to believe that we are just so much in love with our family that we will be willing to do just about anything to keep them all safe.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Feels great that the CEO is so happy::

CEO_Corjet says:
@::Arrives on the ship and heads to Sickbay.  Has the EMH check his children out::

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: They're killing themselves.  They're just walking through that gate and turning to, if you'll pardon the old song lyric, "Dust In The Wind."

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Walks over to the XO::  XO: Commander: have a coffin transported down for the old man, he will be buried on the planet with his city.  We will quarantine this entire moon when we leave.

Host SM_Darlene says:
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